| Rhetoric 102 Section 83: 9:30-10:50 a.m. TF Armstrong 135 Section 84: 11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. TF |
Prof. G. Steinberg
Office: Bliss 216 Office Phone: 771-2106 Office Hours: 3:30-5:00 p.m. TF E-mail: gsteinbe@tcnj.edu |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION. The Rhetoric Program at The College of New Jersey consists of a two-course sequence designed to develop skills in writing, speaking, and listening; logic and critical thinking; and library research. The two courses are intended to support the college's comprehensive learning goals and outcomes, specifically those concerning effective communication. The courses are designed to teach students the effective communication skills they will need to succeed in college and beyond. The specific skills which the rhetoric program focuses on are those directly related to the analysis and production of persuasive arguments, both written and oral. For more information, visit the Rhetoric Program's home page. This section of Rhetoric II is specifically for business majors. As a result, the focus of the course will be business writing and business applications.
GOALS. As my goals for this course, I want you
REQUIREMENTS. This course consists of the following required assignments (in accordance with the requirements specified by the Rhetoric Program for all Rhetoric II courses):
Click here to see my grading criteria for papers. Click here to see my grading criteria for speeches. There will be no final exam in this class. The two speeches will each be worth 120 points; the three short essays (Papers 1, 2, and 4) will each be worth 140 points; and the research paper (Paper 3) will be worth 340 points. Your final grade will therefore be based on a 1000-point scale (2 X 120 + 3 X 140 + 340 = 1000): A = 930-1000 points, A- = 900-929, B+ = 870-899, B = 830-869, B- = 800-829, C+ = 770-799, C = 730-769, C- = 700-729, D+ = 670-699, D = 600-669, and F = below 600.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to earn an additional 24 extra-credit points in the course of the semester for in-class exercises and participation.
ATTENDANCE. Regular attendance is a virtual necessity for successful completion of the papers in this class. Class exercises and discussion constitute important, useful preparation for the course's graded assignments. If you miss a class, you will essentially lose out on that day's contribution to your preparation, since it is never really possible to reproduce or recapture the dynamics and flow of information for a missed class meeting (even if you get notes from someone). If, however, you positively must miss a class, I will expect you to find out what you missed and to come fully prepared -- without excuses -- to the next class meeting. If, moreover, you are absent on a particular day, any extra-credit assignment in class that day may not be made up or turned in late for credit.
OFFICE HOURS. My office is Bliss 216. My office hours this semester will be 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. If you cannot see me at this time, please, feel free as needed to call my office (771-2106) or talk to me before or after class to arrange an appointment at another time. You may also contact me by e-mail (gsteinbe@tcnj.edu), or you may leave a message for me in my box at the English department offices in Bliss 124. E-mail is generally the fastest way to contact me in an emergency.
In addition, you have other options for assistance besides me. The Tutoring and Academic Enhancement Center is in Forcina 145. You can call 771-3325 to make an appointment to consult with a tutor, or go to the Center's web page at http://www.tcnj.edu/~assistn.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES. An e-mail discussion list has been created for this course. I may on occasion use this discussion list to send important announcements about class by e-mail. You should therefore subscribe to the list and check your e-mail regularly for messages. To subscribe, send the message, "SUBSCRIBE FROSH-L your name" to listproc@list.TCNJ.EDU. Be sure to send the subscription message from your own personal e-mail address (e.g., "name2@tcnj.edu" or "username@aol.com") -- not from one of the generic e-mail accounts on campus (such as "nobody@tcnj.edu" or "student@tcnj.edu"). After you have subscribed to the list, you will receive all messages sent to the list. In addition, you may circulate messages to all the members of the list by sending what you want to circulate to FROSH-L@list.TCNJ.EDU (although, again, you must be sure to send the message from your own personal e-mail address not from a generic one in the labs). This is a great way to get in touch with your classmates, form writing groups, ask me or your classmates questions, and generally share information about class. NOTE: You can access your personal TCNJ e-mail account from the web anywhere -- including in the computer labs on campus -- just by going to https://secure-web.tcnj.edu/imp/index.php3.
COURSE SCHEDULE. (This schedule is subject to revision at the discretion of the professor.)
| Date | Topic | Assignment |
| T Jan 16 | Introductions | ---------- |
| F Jan 19 | Types of Arguments and Reports | Writing Arguments, pp. 183-191; Writing in the Workplace, pp. 427-462 |
| T Jan 23 | Causal Arguments and Resemblance Arguments | Writing Arguments, pp. 228-247 and 261-272 |
| F Jan 26 | What's in a Report? | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 141-178 (especially pp. 155-175) |
| T Jan 30 | Business Research | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 59-91 |
| F Feb 2 | Graphics and Design | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 257-318 |
| T Feb 6 | Writing Workshop | The New Century Handbook #5e; review Writing in the Workplace, pp. 455-458 |
| F Feb 9 | Problem/Solution Reports | PAPER 1 DUE |
| T Feb 13 | Collaborating | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 225-255 |
| F Feb 16 | Proposal Arguments and Problem/Solution Reports | Writing Arguments, pp. 307-326; review Writing in the Workplace, pp. 432-437 |
| T Feb 20 | More on Report Format | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 495-555 (especially pp. 511-551) |
| F Feb 23 | Feasibility Studies, Research Proposals, and Oral Presentations | PAPER 2 DUE |
| T Feb 27 | Evaluation Arguments and Feasibility Studies | Writing Arguments, pp. 280-293; review Writing in the Workplace, pp. 441-444 |
| F Mar 2 | LIBRARY EXPERIENCE | Meet in the lobby of the main library, and have a topic for your feasibility study in mind. |
| T Mar 6 | Research Proposals and Oral Presentations | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 467-494; Writing in the Workplace, pp. 561-591 (especially pp. 575-587); and review Writing Arguments, pp. 307-326 |
| F Mar 9 | Writing Strategies (Audience) | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 27-41 SPEECH 1 Feedback to Speakers |
| T Mar 13 | Writing Strategies (Content) | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 41-48 SPEECH 1 Feedback to Speakers |
| F Mar 16 | Writing Strategies (Scheduling) | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 48-56 SPEECH 1 Feedback to Speakers |
| T Mar 20 | NO CLASS | Spring Break |
| F Mar 23 | NO CLASS | Spring Break |
| T Mar 27 | Supported Presentations and PowerPoint | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 561-591 (especially pp. 575-583) Meet in Cromwell 16. |
| F Mar 30 | Organizational Culture and Audience | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 1-22 (and do the two exercises listed under "Ongoing Assignment" on p. 25) |
| T Apr 3 | Revising and Polishing Strategies (Content) | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 183-192 SPEECH 2 Feedback to Speakers |
| F Apr 6 | Revising and Polishing Strategies (Audience) | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 192-198 SPEECH 2 Feedback to Speakers |
| T Apr 10 | Revising and Polishing Strategies (Style) | Writing in the Workplace, pp. 198-220 SPEECH 2 Feedback to Speakers |
| F Apr 13 | NO CLASS | Good Friday |
| T Apr 17 | Definitional Arguments and Position Papers | PAPER 3 DUE |
| F Apr 20 | Definitional Arguments | Writing Arguments, pp. 192-217 and 346-358 |
| T Apr 24 | Position Papers | ---------- |
| F Apr 27 | Writing Workshop | Review The New Century Handbook #5e and Writing in the Workplace, pp. 455-458 |
| Finals Week | No exam | PAPER 4 DUE |
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